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It's a BUI!
Should bicycling drunk be illegal? |
Todd Hymas Samkara |
06 Feb 2006 |
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| Some important bicycle-related debate has been going on in South Dakota for the last few weeks. That's right, South Dakota. Should cyclists and horseback riders be able to ride while intoxicated -- since it's usually a much safer alternative than drunken driving? The state Supreme Court just ruled that the current law says No: Bicycling can be considered 'driving' because it qualifies as operating a vehicle. So cyclists still can be, and sometimes are, cited for ... |
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| Topics: bikes, legislation, placemaking, politics, South Dakota (all these topics) |
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